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Top Brass from Balkans

Western Serbia's Guča, with its serene Dragacevo hills, remains an unlikely beacon in the trumpet cosmos, hosting a grand festival since 1961 that gathers musicians and enthusiasts in a vibrant...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°523 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tracks like “Think About” by D.J. H. and Stefy tap into ’90s sampling with Aretha Franklin cuts creating a nostalgic-mechanical vibe, while...

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‘We Are Live’ N°126 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Stereophonics’ "Indian Summer" blends nostalgia with arena-ready riffs but feels a bit predictable, while Foals’ "My Number" pulses with rhythmic precision and...

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This week In Jazz Legends (Special Pianists) 07/52

How well do you know the music of Omar Sosa’s Moody Jazz Café performance fused Afro-Cuban rhythms with modern jazz, blending traditional influences with electronic effects. His use of piano,...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°116 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack,” with its distorted vocals and electro-funk swagger, marked a bold shift for the artist, blending Bowie-esque intensity with Timberlake’s...

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°115 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Kool & The Gang’s "Get Down On It" combines funky basslines with vibrant horn bursts, embodying 1980s party vibes. Billy Ocean’s "When...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°657 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Taylor Swift’s "Style" captures the push-pull dynamics of a turbulent romance with sleek production and nods to nostalgia, standing tall on *1989*....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°108 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Daniel Bedingfield’s "Gotta Get Thru This" brilliantly channels raw emotion with a DIY edge, blending heartfelt falsetto and UK garage beats recorded...

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This week In Singing Ladies 07/52

How well do you know the music of Sarah Vaughan’s "Send In The Clowns," from her 1981 album, highlights her vocal depth, turning Sondheim’s poignant lyrics into an intimate experience....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°692 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Paramore’s "The Only Exception" showcases a softer, stripped-down ballad in 6/8 time, veering from their usual energy. Hayley Williams’ heartfelt delivery anchors...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°328 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Slade’s “Run Runaway” combined glam rock energy with Scottish folk vibes, reaching No. 7 in the UK and breaking into the US...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°669 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Sam Smith’s "Lay Me Down" carries raw emotion, evolving from a modest 2013 release to gaining wider notice with a 2015 reissue...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ Videos 07/52

How well do you know the music of Bob Dylan’s "Knockin' on Heaven’s Door" stands out with its minimalist lyrics on mortality, becoming a timeless, adaptable classic reinterpreted by over...

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‘We Are Live’ N°15 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Kills’ "The Good Ones" thrives on raw minimalism, with Alison Mosshart’s snarl paired against Jamie Hince’s taut guitar, creating electrifying tension....

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°106 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Annie Lennox’s haunting "Love Song for a Vampire" stands out with its gothic atmosphere and evocative grief, tying perfectly to Coppola's *Dracula*....

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°333 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Garbage's "Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go)" mixes quirky glam-pop with retro-futuristic vibes, featuring Steve Marker's tuba through a wah-wah pedal and Daniel...

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Singing With Sheryl Crow

How well do you know the music of Sheryl Crow and Grace Potter’s acoustic “New Kid In Town” honors Glenn Frey with raw, stripped-back harmonies, reflecting the Eagles’ original while...

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This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 06/52

How well do you know the music of 50 Cent’s "In Da Club" fuses Dr. Dre’s signature production with raw energy, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and...

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°312 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Shakira’s rock-tinged "Don't Bother" captures heartbreak's defiance, while Avril Lavigne’s "Sk8er Boi" delivers pop-punk attitude with a relatable tale of underdog triumph....

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‘We Are Live’ N°14 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Michael Bolton and Bob Dylan's "Steel Bars" channels raw '90s melodrama with vivid metaphors of emotional captivity, while Throwing Muses' "Counting Backwards"...

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